How to Pronounce Toothpaste

To pronounce "toothpaste", say TOOTHP-ast-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtuːθpeɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈtuːθpeɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “toothpaste”

"toothpaste" has 3 syllables: toothp-ast-e. It rhymes with chaste and distaste, if that helps it stick.

What does toothpaste mean?

noun

  1. A paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth.

Words that rhyme with toothpaste

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chastedistastedebasedbastewastelambasteshowcasedencasedbasedtastemisplacedlaced

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "toothpaste"?▾

"Toothpaste" has 3 syllables: toothp · ast · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "toothpaste"?▾

The IPA transcription of "toothpaste" is /ˈtuːθpeɪst/.

What does "toothpaste" mean?▾

Toothpaste: A paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth.

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